Rebels Retreat in Mexico as Government Cracks Down
Mexico City reports rebel forces led by Gomez and Almada retreat under heavy pursuit. Federal troops have executed Serrano and 13 aides, with others captured or deserting. Calles says government action wrecks rebel hopes as operations continue across Vera Cruz and Morelos.
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Mexico City
Jesus M. Aguirre
Arnulfo Gomez
Perote
Vera Cruz
el Ruinfo Rancho Canyon
Naolinco
Calles
Mexico
Hector Almada
Escobar
Almada
Teotihuacan
Francisco Serrano
Alvaro Obregon
Serrano
Manzanillo
Thirteenth Battalion
Zacates
Gomez Pod Almada
United Press
New York
Gomez
Cuernavaca
Morelos
Hector Armada
Oriental
Chinese Armies Prepare for Battle Near Peking
Northern and southern forces align under top commanders for a decisive clash near Peking. Manchurian lord Chang Tso-Lin leads the northern army with Chang Chung-Chang and Sun pin OC Fang. Southern leaders Feng Yu-Hsiang Yen Hsi-shan and Nationalist factions from Nanking and Hankow coordinate for the attack near Hwailai.
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Peking
F& Ng
Shai Chang Tso-Lin
Ding
Chang Chung-Chang
Sun Pin
Fang
Hwailai
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Yen
Mrs. J. N. Sands Dies at 77 in Washington
Mrs. Esther Henderson Sands, 77, died at her South Third avenue home after years of ill health. Funeral set for Friday at 2 PM at L. A. Jones funeral home with burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Survived by seven sons and two daughters, plus a sister, with deep church ties to Second United Presbyterian.
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J. N. Sands
South Third Avenue
L. A
James N. Sands
Ainsworth
Washington
Sands
Second United Presbyterian Church
el. F. Sands
Hancock, Minn
D. H
Dunn Center
North Dakota
H. J
Central City
Iowa
Fred Donaldson
Lee Ard Glenn
Frank
Crawfordsville
Owen Ross
M. E. Sands
South Second Avenue
Unfavorable Weather Hampers Maturing Corn Report
Des Moines October weather report notes cool rain hindering corn maturing and farm work. Excessive rainfall loosened roots and blew down crops while plowing winter wheat seeding and other tasks were halted. Early wheat and pastures show improvement as tomato canning continues.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Weather Bureau
Politicians Confer at White House
Washington October 5 14 members of the Republican National Committee met with President Coolidge at a White House breakfast. The talks centered on party finances and future convention plans while Coolidge avoided discussing his candidacy. no political statements were made.
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White House
Washington
Republican National Committee
President Coolidge
Coolidge
Wm. W. Butler
National Committee
Mr. Coolidge
Butler
OWA Coal Miners Strikes Settled
Approximately 9,000 Iowa union miners to return to work within a week after the Iowa operators association capitulated to a Jacksonville scale of 7.50. Settlement effective to April 1, 1928, mirrors a recent Illinois accord, easing statewide tension and relief for Appanoose county. John L. Lewis and J. R. Norris endorsed the agreement.
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Des Mones
Iowa
Iowa Operators Association
Illinois
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
J. R. Norris
Albia
Appanoose
D A R Show Cast Advances As Opening Near
Progress pours in for the D A R production to be staged Thursday and Friday next week. Ernest Atchison plays Professor Gaddis, a zealous bachelor. the cast includes deans, presidents, and several noted college figures. Musical numbers feature costumed choruses with dances and tunes like Out In the New Mown Hay.
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Ernest Atchison
Gaddis
Lucia
Jerry
Preston Wolf George
Clarence Logan Dick
Lee Holland
Jean
George
Helen Livingston
Virginia
Lois Brown Ethylyn
Jesse Kerr Butter
President Calles Enters Room Amid Turbulent Talks
President Calles entered as the discussion continued and appeared visibly tired from strain. General Alvarez announced that overall conditions in affected regions were now satisfactory and the country was tranquil aside from the Vera Cruz uprising.
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Calles
Alvarez
Vera Cruz
Birger Attorneys Seek to Save Him From Death
Springfield Illinois October 5 Attorneys for Charlie Birger southern Illinois gang leader filed with the Illinois Supreme Court for a writ of error to save him from the death sentence for complicity in the murder of Joe Adams mayor of West City. Twenty two points of error in the trial were cited and a decision was expected soon.
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Springfield
Charlie Birger
Illinois Supreme Court
Birger
Joe Adams
West City
Town considers North Marion paving halt over old house
A plan seeks pavement from town limits along North Marion avenue to join a three quarters of a mile stretch on Road No 1. The only obstacle is an old house 29 feet apart rule blocks state pavement. If moved, fall surfacing could proceed at lower county contract cost.
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Marion Avenue
North Marion
Yankees Edge Pirates 5-4 in First 1927 World Series Game
The New York Yankees defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 4 at Forbes Field to take the opening game of the 1927 World Series. Pitchers Hoyt Kremer and Waite Hoyt struggled, with three unearned Yankee runs in the third inning and key hits from Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
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New York Yankees
Pittsburg Pirates
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Waite Hoyt
Remy Kremer
New York
Babe Ruth
Wiley Moore
Hoyt
John Milius
Yankees
Ruth
Gehrig
Paul Waner
Pirates
Grantham
Koenig
Kremer
Meusel
Lazzeri
Smith
Traynor
Traynors
Wright
Harris
Pittsburg
Milius
Miljus
Moore
Nings
Hoyt L. Waner
Barnhart
Peen
Washington Country Club elects new board directors
At the annual meeting held at the club house yesterday evening Les Lie M Richer T L Brookhart and Shirley Clark were elected to the board of directors succeeding J E Lemmon G Rais ter and George Morrison The current board includes six hold overs and three new members Fred Neiswanger president reported on grounds maintenance finances and frugal operations The treasurer showed about 1200 less spent this year and a possible 1000 tax refund from the federal government could reduce the club debt further
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The
Washington Country Club
Leslie M. Richer
T. L. Brookhart
Shirley Clark
J. E. Lemmon
G. Raister
George Morrison
Fred Neiswanger
Schuyler Livingston
Will Harwood
Jack Westphal
Fred Martin
Carl Kreck
House Committee
Fred
Altho
School Board Names Doctor and Nurse for District Health
The board of education appoints Dr. C. W. Stewart as school physician and Miss Leona Allen as school nurse. The arrangement starts soon as a specially trained nurse is unavailable. Miss Allen is capable though not a licensed public school nurse and will work under Dr. Stewart. The doctor will assist epidemics and emergencies and advise while continuing private practice.
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Board of Education
C. W. Stewart
Leona Allen
Alen
Stewart
Board to Select County Engineer
The county board of supervisors expected to hire a new county engineer this afternoon to replace W. P. Rawn who moved to state highway work. Three of the applicants were in town for talks with the board. The session also considered painting the courthouse exterior and approved issuing 100000 county bonds for fall road work.
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County Board of Supervisors
W. P. Rawn
State Highway Commission
Court House
Legion installs new officers with visitors present
Leon Beatty post American Legion held an installation of officers led by Howard Miller as commander and Howard Baxter as vice commander. Nine visiting Lessonnaires from Mt. Pleasant attended. five members from Brighton participated. A county Legion meeting is set for October 25 to organize a county post, with district commander Dr. J W Laird speaking. A district convention is planned for November 16 in Brighton.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Howard Miller
Howard Baxter
J. O. Brown
Walter Conner
Arnott Wylie
Victor Crone
Kenneth Carris
Rodney Arnold
Dale Atkinson
Charles N. Denison
P. L. Etter
J. W. Laird
Mt. Pleasant
Brighton
Washington Drum and Bugle Corps
Washington
Maynard Brown
Preston Wolf
Legion Post
Legion Auxiliary
Babe Ruth Extends Egg-Laying Streak in Odd Tale
In Pittsburgh the Babe referred to as Lady Norfolk sets a 160th consecutive day of egg laying breaking records. He is quoted confident of a homer in the World Series if pitches are close enough to the plate.
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Lady Norfolk
Pittsburgh
Babe Ruth
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